Classical Guitar

Chicago Symphony Orchestra : Riccardo Muti returns to lead the world premiere of a CSO-commissioned work, Italian composer Giovanni Sollima's "Antidotum Tarantulae" Concerto for Two Cellos and Orchestra, with Yo-Yo Ma and the composer as duo-soloists. Muti's season-long cycle of the Schubert symphonies begins with Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 ("Tragic"); 1:30 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday; $35-$278. The Chicago Symphony Chorus and vocal soloists join Muti and the CSO for a program that...

Chicago Symphony Orchestra : Riccardo Muti returns to lead the world premiere of a CSO-commissioned work, Italian composer Giovanni Sollima's "Antidotum Tarantulae" Concerto for Two Cellos and Orchestra, with Yo-Yo Ma and the composer as duo-soloists. Muti's season-long cycle of the Schubert symphonies begins with Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 ("Tragic"); 1:30 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday; $35-$278. The Chicago Symphony Chorus and vocal soloists join Muti and the CSO for a program that...

What began in 1993 as a one-time festival celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of revered Spanish guitarist Andres Segovia, has become an example of the genre-spanning power of classical guitar. The annual Segovia Classical Guitar Series, over the last 10 years, has served as a microcosm of classical guitar's rise in popularity and ability to encompass folk, jazz, pop and other musical genres--a testament to the legacy of Segovia, who is...

What began in 1993 as a one-time festival celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of revered Spanish guitarist Andres Segovia, has become an example of the genre-spanning power of classical guitar. The annual Segovia Classical Guitar Series, over the last 10 years, has served as a microcosm of classical guitar's rise in popularity and ability to encompass folk, jazz, pop and other musical genres--a testament to the legacy of Segovia, who is...

The most famous guitar group in the world works without an amp, never played a rock song and probably couldn`t hum a Top 10 tune if its career depended on it. In fact, the members always perform in formalwear and prefer Bizet to Clapton by a mile. Nevertheless, the Romeros--three brothers and their dad--have managed to become one of the most celebrated guitar attractions this side of Andres Segovia. Just how they did it remains one of the more enticing sagas of...

At some time in their young lives, probably millions of teenage boys dream of becoming rock guitar players. Paul Moeller of Wonder Lake had that dream, but unlike most of his peers, he acted on it. He bought a guitar and practiced. And practiced. And practiced. Somewhere along the way, though, he began following a different musical path. Instead of following in the footsteps of Eric Clapton, Moeller is more likely to follow in the footsteps of Andres Segovia, who at the time of his...

At some time in their young lives, probably millions of teenage boys dream of becoming rock guitar players. Paul Moeller of Wonder Lake had that dream, but unlike most of his peers, he acted on it. He bought a guitar and practiced. And practiced. And practiced. Somewhere along the way, though, he began following a different musical path. Instead of following in the footsteps of Eric Clapton, Moeller is more likely to follow in the footsteps of Andres Segovia, who at the time of his...

The most famous guitar group in the world works without an amp, never played a rock song and probably couldn`t hum a Top 10 tune if its career depended on it. In fact, the members always perform in formalwear and prefer Bizet to Clapton by a mile. Nevertheless, the Romeros--three brothers and their dad--have managed to become one of the most celebrated guitar attractions this side of Andres Segovia. Just how they did it remains one of the more enticing sagas of...

The guide to Taste of Chicago in the Friday section of the June 23 Tribune contained incorrect dates for two events at the Petrillo Music Shell. The Classical Guitar Spectacular will be Thursday, and the Tribute to Duke Ellington will be Wednesday. The incorrect information was supplied by Taste of Chicago. In addition, the cooking demonstration by Martha Stewart has been moved to 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

What began in 1993 as a one-time festival celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of revered Spanish guitarist Andres Segovia has become an example of the genre-spanning power of classical guitar. The annual Segovia Classical Guitar Series, this year through April 16, has served as a microcosm of classical guitar's rise in popularity and ability to encompass folk, jazz, pop and other musical genres--a testament to the legacy of Segovia, who is almost...

The National Abortion Rights Action League of Illinois will benefit Sunday from proceeds of "Chocolates for Choice," its 3rd annual benefit.. The menu features chocolate desserts from some of Chicago's finest restaurants, as well as fruit, cheeses and a cash bar. The program includes a classical guitar performance and a show of silk fashions designed by sisters Kris and Beth Cahill. For those who can`t get enough of football, a television set will be on hand. "Chocolates for Choice" will take place...

If the critic James Gibbons Huneker were still around to write his inimitable critical prose, he would call Sharon Isbin a pianississimist. She gets nuances out of the classical guitar few guitarists since Segovia have matched. Everything she performs bespeaks perfect technical control yet suggests spontaneous improvisation--the art that conceals art. Her instrument speaks with a thousand colors and those colors were marvelously arrayed at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Saturday night, when the American guitar...

After exchanging gifts of badges, banners and a collapsible guitar, the crews of U.S. shuttle Atlantis and Russian space station Mir began the more mundane business of transferring supplies and equipment Thursday. Atlantis brought food, water, science equipment and energy panels to Mir, NASA said. Speaking in Russian, Atlantis commander Ken Cameron presented the three Mir cosmonauts with plaques commemorating past and present Mir shuttle missions. The astronauts also gave the Mir crew shirts bearing...

If you have a few bucks and two hours to spend Thursday night, drop by the Chicago Cultural Center, which should be rocking. The city is holding its third annual benefit to support the center, the first free municipal facility in the country devoted to bringing the arts to the public. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. there'll be something going on throughout the 100-year-old building-blues, classical guitar, ballroom dancing to big band music, art shows, photography exhibits, a children's concert and a special performance...